Which age group do I run in this cross country season?
Rule- England
- England Athletics
- UK Athletics
- Cross country
- All ages (U14 to Masters 35+)
- UKA Rules 2026
- 2026/27
- Runners
Under UKA Rule TR3 S3, cross country age groups in England are set by your age on 31 August within the competition year (1 October to 30 September). For the 2026/27 season, that's your age on 31 August 2027.
| Age group | Age on 31 August 2027 |
|---|---|
| Under 14 | 12 or 13 |
| Under 16 | 14 or 15 |
| Under 18 | 16 or 17 |
| Under 20 | 18 or 19 |
| Senior | 20 or over |
| Masters | 35 or over on the day of the race |
These replaced the old U13, U15 and U17 groups from 1 April 2026, and you stay in the same age group for cross country, road and track through the season. Races held in September that feed into the next season's championships or leagues may use the following season's age groups.
Added 21 Oct 2026